Looking at building my second AR and I am thinking about doing a GAS Piston setup. I have searched through the forums and did not find the info I was looking for. So far I have seen Conversion kits from Adams Arms, CMMG and Osprey Defense. I have not searched for complete gas piston uppers yet.

This build I will be going with a mid-length 16" barrel and was thinking about doing a 6.8 SPC.

What are your thoughts on the gas pistons systems? I read they are suppose to run cleaner, cooler and more durable? Correct me if I am wrong? Any drawbacks to having this setup?

Would you recommend changing my current carbine build as well?

I will be doing some more research on this so any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

MrPlink

04-09-2012, 1:19 PM

Discussed to death already!

Yes, piston has it's advantages, but will these be things you actually need or will use?

A quality dedicated piston upper will be superior to a retro kit.

Ultimately IMO if you want a piston driven rifle, get one that was designed for it. Would you want a DI Ak?

Johnnyfres

04-09-2012, 1:50 PM

I just realized this will be like beating a dead horse as I read a post on AR-15.com